Vegan Chilled Melon Soup
Cool, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Vegan Chilled Melon Soup is the perfect summer dish for both casual gatherings and elegant meals. Combining the natural sweetness of ripe cantaloupe and honeydew melons with the tangy zest of fresh lime juice and a hint of mint, this vegan soup offers a symphony of tropical tastes. Creamy unsweetened coconut milk adds a luscious texture, while agave syrup balances the flavors with delicate sweetness. Finished with a touch of sea salt and cracked black pepper, this no-cook recipe is quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—and best served cold for maximum refreshment. Ideal as a light appetizer or cooling dessert, this chilled soup is a show-stopping addition to your plant-based repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe cantaloupe melon
- 1 medium ripe honeydew melon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.125 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
Slice the cantaloupe and honeydew melons in half and remove the seeds. Use a melon baller or a spoon to scoop the flesh out of the melons and place it in a blender.
Add the fresh lime juice, mint leaves, coconut milk, agave syrup, sea salt, and cracked black pepper to the blender with the melon flesh.
Blend everything together on high speed until smooth. If needed, blend in batches to ensure smooth consistency.
Taste the soup and adjust sweetness by adding more agave syrup, if desired. Check seasoning and add more salt or pepper as needed.
Chill the blended soup in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
Before serving, stir the soup well, then divide it among bowls. Garnish each serving with a few fresh mint leaves for an added touch of freshness.
Serve as a light appetizer or a cooling dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1118 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.3 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 236.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.3 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 689 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 7605 mg | 162% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
